Pokemon Black and White 2 confirmed for 2012 in US and Europe

Following that ‘surprise’ announcement of Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 over the weekend in Japan (the surprise was that it wasn’t Pokemon Grey, but were instead numbered sequels), Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe have both confirmed that the pair of Pokemon titles will also see a release in their respective territories this year.

While the European press release notes an ‘Autumn’ release window for Pokemon Black and White 2in the region, the US division of Nintendo uses the colloquial ‘Fall’ period as a launch timeframe for the game, while also further going on to call them Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2.

We’ll just carry on referring to them both, collectively, as Pokemon Black and White 2, OK?

The pair will be made specifically for the Nintendo DS, but will be playable on the 3DS in 2D mode (as the previous game in the series).

Look forward to more information on Pokemon Black and White 2 throughout the year, but for now check out character art for Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, the previously revealed Legendary Pokeomon below: